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Following Protests, Idaho Legislature's Finance Committee Will Again Consider Child Care Funds
“Each of the above programs has a time limit associated with claiming and expending the funds,” Adams said in the memo.
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House Passes Higher Ed, Teacher Salaries Budgets
The higher ed budget still needs to pass the Senate, but Monday’s House vote was critical.
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Teacher Salary Budget, Transportation Bill Pass Idaho Legislature On 113th Day
Idaho legislators may attempt to adjourn the session Tuesday.
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Idaho House Will Soon Consider Approving Child Care Grants
Vote on $96 million in total funding could come as soon as this afternoon
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‘Our Economy Won't Recover Without Child Care.' Boise-Area Child Care Providers To Protest Legislature's Inaction
Childcare centers in Treasure Valley will be closed Monday to call attention to $34 million in funding that the legislature hasn't approved.
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AG's Review Finds Bill Designed To Prevent Government Shutdown Could Be Close Call Constitutionally
If HB 376 is found unconstitutional, about 200 bills that have already passed this session, including budget bills, would not take effect.
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How A Salt Lake City Pharmacy Played A Key Role In The Execution Of An Idaho Serial Killer
Rhoades’ execution was the first in Idaho in 17 years.
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Idaho Works To Find And Remove “Forever Chemicals” In Our Water
PFAS is short for polyfluoroalkyl substances — a group of human-made chemicals used in products and industries since the 1940s, EPA says.
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Idaho Bill That Would Double Electric Vehicle Fees Unlikely To Move Forward This Session
Idaho Power has set a goal of providing 100% clean energy to its customers by 2045, in part by investing in wind and solar.
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Idaho One Of 16 States With No Tax Policy Review Process, Report Shows
Working group to study if Idaho Legislature should adopt formal review rules
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Idaho Senate Fails To Override Gov. Little's Veto By One Vote
Senate Bill 1136, is one of two “just plain irresponsible” bills that Little said he would veto on Friday.
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Idaho Child Care Providers Say Grant Dollars Are Key To Survival
“I started losing my good staff because they’re going to Amazon, and I cannot compete with that.”
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Idaho Legislature Works A Short Day Despite Budget Impasse
The Senate worked for almost an hour and a half and then adjourned shortly before noon.
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Haaland Asks For Federal Funding For Interior To Fight Climate Change, Aid Native Americans
“This nation has the opportunity of a lifetime to strengthen our country, fight climate change and improve our way of life," Haaland said.
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New Bill Would Allow Idaho Legislature To Take An Extended Recess
The entire Idaho Legislature took an abrupt 17-day recess, for COVID-19 outbreak, that lasted until April 6, followed by a 4-day recess.
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Idaho Senate Calls For A Second Recess, Waits For House To Finish Business
Meanwhile the House passed a bill that would prohibit government mask mandates.
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Analysis: Little And Ybarra Duck And Dodge Raging Social Justice Debate
It’s the most bitter education debate since the 2012 campaign that overturned former state superintendent Luna’s Propositions 1, 2 and 3.
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Senate Kills Strong Families Grant Bill…maybe
Tuesday's razor-thin vote might not be the final word. The Senate could reconsider its vote.
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Legislator Introduces Bill To Hike Electric Vehicle Fees
Rep. Ilana Rubel, D-Boise, asked Palmer why it was necessary to increase the amount.
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin, State Lawmakers Continue Steady March To The Right
It has been a nice session for Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin as far as raising her political profile and conservatives in general.
